Electrical Engineer-in-Training, Buildings

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The OpportunityStart Your Engineering Career with Purpose
Step into your career as an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Victoria, BC, and help design the systems that power communities. In this role, you'll support multidisciplinary building projects, contribute to innovative electrical designs, and grow your technical expertise alongside experienced professionals. From concept to construction, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping resilient, efficient, and sustainable buildings-including projects supporting government and defence sector clients.
Your Impact

• Support the design of electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communications
• Prepare calculations, technical drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality project outcomes
• Participate in field reviews, site inspections, and commissioning activities
• Contribute to impactful building projects, including those supporting government and defence sector clients
• Assist in ensuring designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Engage in continuous learning and actively work toward professional licensure (P.Eng.)
• Build strong client and team relationships through clear communication and technical excellence

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Understanding of building electrical systems design principles
• Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms is an asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines
• Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance
• Experience supporting government, infrastructure, or defence-related projects is considered an asset
• Candidates open to relocating to the Victoria, BC area are encouraged to apply; relocation support may be considered based on role requirements and candidate experience

Why Choose WSP?
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 - $97,200
MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $66,300 - $88,000

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Join Us in Making an Impact

Here, your ideas matter. Your growth matters. Your impact matters.
If you're ready to help shape the built environment and grow your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .